(1)(a) The Attorney General or a district attorney may bring an action in the name of the state against a person to restrain and prevent a violation of ORS 646A.202, 646A.204, 646A.220 or 646A.222.
(b) The Attorney General or a district attorney may in the name of the state seek and obtain a civil penalty from a person who violates an order or injunction issued pursuant to this subsection.
(2)(a) A person who violates an order or injunction issued pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall forfeit and pay a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 per violation. The circuit court issuing the order or injunction retains jurisdiction of the action to consider a request for a civil penalty.
(b) In an action brought by a prosecuting attorney under this section, the court may award the prevailing party, in addition to any other relief provided by law, reasonable attorney fees at trial and on appeal. [Formerly 646.899]
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